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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
CATTLE SEEING.
Mr.. Taylor Returns from the North
He Confirms the Report of
Outrageous Conduct.

Mr.. George W. Taylor, who went re-
Gently to Canada in connection with the
seizure of American cattle, returned to-
day. He reports that grave outrages have
been committed in that line. In reply to
inquiries he said that he had just return
ed from an extended trip which he took
to the British Possessions in the interest
of some of the stockmen of northern
Montana whose cattle have recently been
seized and sold by British officials. Mr..
Taylor added in effect: 'These seizures,
which have recently been reported in
American as well as the papers of the
Northwest Territory, have actually taken
place, and, to say the least, a searching
Investigation is imperatively necessary.
The action of the British officials has
been most outrageous and merits the
hearty and righteous indignation of
every American citizen. II every case
of seizure, possibly with one exception,
the cattle so seized had only drifted a
a short distance across the imaginary
line for the purpose of drinking at the
upward bend of Milk river. But the
mounted police, who patrol 100 miles
along our international line and who re-
ceive onethird of all the proceeds of
goods seized by them, are ever ready to
pcunce upon the unsuspecting animals
that may unwarily step across the di-
viding line, even to get drink of water.
The cattlemen of the Northwest Terri
tory, however, seem to be in sympathy
with us, and l was informed that meet
ing had been called to take steps for nut
ual protection. I presume they realize
the fact that on many occasions their cat
tie have drifted over on our ranges, and
that these cattle were not only allowed to
run upon the ranges, but were actually
branded by us for our Canadian cousins,
and kept for them until they saw fit to
reclaim the same. But certain British
officials seem to forget, or loose sight of,
all international courtesies."
Mr.. Taylor also said: "Dr. Allen, who
is the chief collector of customs at Fort
Macleod, Is a very polite and genial old
gentleman. who will at once restore all
cattle sold, or the equivalent of the same,
with the exception of Mr.. Spencer's. As
to the sale and confscation of these,
however, we shall carry the matter to the
head department of the government at
Ottawa" Regarding thesgeneral appear
ance Of the land, Mr.. Taylor said: Il
found the country looking beautiful, fill
ed with fine streams, and dotted with
picturesque lakes. Trout and game were
abundant" The trip was health-giving
and greatly enjoyed, even if if was taken
in buckboar
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
The Drum I.ummon.

Within the past few weeks the bears
have made a heavy raid on Drum Lum-
mon, but most of the stockholders refused
to take fright and hence the onslaught
had somewhat disastrous ending. The
that the mine had weakened IN the lower
levels with a consequent shortage in the
ore supply, and the other that the apex Of
the ledge had been discovered in the
workings of some adjoining wildcat mines.
Neither of these stories has particle of
foundation. The Drum Lummon is big
ger and better mine to-day than it ever
was, and its title is as clear as an italian
sky.-Butte Inter Mountain.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24

of the work is the bridging of the Yellow
stone. This done, Mr.. Ryan says he can
keep ahead of the track with force of
graders clear to the mines, so easy is the
grading along the whole route. Mr.. Ryan
is described as taking a great interest in
the Cooke City mines. It is known that
his brother, a prominent mining expert,
has been into the district several times
and his reports haV,. been very favorable.
Of course it is rule of mining operations
that it is cheaper to haul the smelling ores
down hill than to haul the supplies up.
One of the strong possibilities is that
large reduction plant may be erected on
Rock creek, near the Yellowstone, to which
the ores of Cooke may be hauled and also
those from Saltwater district.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
CURRENT NEWS CONDENSED.

Henry George heads the New York
state Labor ticket.
Prof. Spencer F. Baird, the eminent
scientist, is dead.
Alvin Clark of Cambridge, Mass, the
noted telescope lens maker is dead.
Senator VOORHEES, of Indiana reasserts
that to the victors belong the spoils.
A Zanzibar telegram says that the re-
port of Stanley's death is discredited.
An iron steamer is to be built for tn e
Ceur d'Aiene lake at a cost of $25,0O.
Henry Sheridan of Chicago has turn
ed informer on some bribe-taking Chicago
alderman. He is in hiding.
The big cattle ranges as we'll as the
fruit and agricultural regions of New
Mexico are all in good condition.
E. II. Cloud a st. Cloud. Minnesota,
lawyer and real estate dealer has decamp-
ed. His shortage is about $4,000.
Edward Johnson, a noted crook and ex-
press robb r, has been recaptured in Gin
cinnati as he was coming out of Sunday
school.
The British government has proclaim
ed the Irish National League as illegal.
Gladstone will move an address to the
crown, denouncing the act.
The Inman steamer, City of Montreal,
bound from Liverpool to New York, was
burned on the 10th instant about 400
miles from Newfoundland. All the pas
sengers were saved except thirteen who
set out in boat, but they may have been
picked up.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
Tramps Detected.

A couple of tramps yesterday afternoon
endeavored to effect an entrance into Jew
Jake's sleeping apartments ON lower Main
street. 1t happened that Jake was walk
ing down street and turned the corner just
in time to see them. The fellows tried to
escape but Jake overlook them and
demanded to know by what right they
were trying to effect an entrance into his
house. They fatty denied it and grew
saucy, when Jake very properly and
promptly knocked one Of them down and
was going to do the same for the other but
he took to his heels.-Fort Benton Riuer
Press
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
CORROBORATIvE.

George Barron of the North Montana
Cattle Company, who has returned with
George W. Taylor from Lethbridge, where
they went in connection with the cattle
seizures, was seen to-day by representa-
tive of the TRIBUNE, and in reply to in
quiries he said:
''There were three seizures and sales
made. The first was 1876 head; the second, 10
head; the third, As head. The first lot
were Spencer's cattle. In addition to the
1856, about 80 head of cattle were driven
from this side across the line into Canada
to place Is miles from the American
boundary. They were there cut out from
the Spencer herd and left at large. They
have not been seen since by their Ameri-
can owners.
Gas regards the second seizure, was
unable to find out anything about it. If
there were any documents, the custom of
ficials would not produce them. They
were undoubtedly American cattle, and
the only excuse given by the Off
GERS were that they found the cattle across
the line and that it was their duty to seize
and sell all such cattle.
1.-THE third seizure, according to the Gus
toms officers own report. was made on
Milk river, along the boundary. The cat
tie had gone down to the Canadian Milk
river for water; the mounted police
saw them, and without further formality
they seized and drove them to Leth-
bridge, where they were sold without any
notice to the owners or anyone else. In
this last seizure there were five head
owned as partners by Donahue and John
Spencer of Sun River, and one head be-
longing to the Home Land & Cattle
Company, who have cattle both in Mon
tana and the Northwest Territory There
was also one head, the property of the
North Montana Cattle Campany.
"These American cattle have been driven
to different ranges since the sales, and
there is no means of tracing them. The
Canadian authorities have acted in
high-handed, unfair manner, and should
make redress. It should be borne in
mind that there is no fence or visible
boundary line on the Canadian side to
keep the cattle from going to drink at
Milk river, which is the route they
would take naturally in search of water"
Mr. Barron says the first sale was made
at Maple Greek, and the last two at Leth-
bridge.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
Bennett Arrested.

PocArELLo, Idaho, August 22.-Express
Messenger Bennett has been arrested
on suspicion of being implicated in.the
express robbery of $4,000. which was
in transit from the Omaha National bank
to Clark & Larabie's bank in Butte. Ben
nett had the express run from Green
River to Pocatello, and has made one trip
since the robbery. It is understood that
he vehemently protested his innocence,
though no definite information on this
subject can be obtained. The express of
ficials are the only ones who know any
thing about the matter, and they obstin-
ately refuse to give up information.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
GENERAL MONTANA NEWS

About a hundred Indians attended tn,
circus at Billings.
Miles City is to vote on incorporation
September 8.
''The Devils Auction amused the Ana
conda theatre goers last week,
Siberia crab apples have been raised
Canyon Creek and the neighborhood ap
pears to have an active Farmers Alliance
Bishop Foster of Boston has been pre-
siding over the NJ. E. conference at Butte
Mrs. General Meagher and Mrs. Judge
Galbraith have paid visit to Butte.
The Ye1loustone Journal suggests thai
an import tax be placed on foreign hides
W. P. Dowty of Bozeman collected
$4,000 squirrel skins under the bounty
law.
The Butte Inter Mountain calls on Gov
Leslie to issue Captain Reynold' S commits,
sion.
A Accompany has been formed at Bozeman
to use the water Of the creek in running
the electric light machine.
At Deer Lodge races the other day, one
of the horses broke away and made run
through the town.
The Illinois folks in Butte were to meet
on Saturday to form society.
George w Dickinson of Omaha has sue
eeeded j. E. Dawson as superintendent OF
the Montana Union railway. He was 8
Union Pacific man.
Gen. Merritt of New York was recently
in Bozeman. He was warm, personal
friend of Horace Greedy and leader in
the Liberal Republican movement. He
held subsequently the important post of
collector of the port of New York and
consul-general at London.
DR.. Morse of Bozeman is on the prohi.
bition war-path. He says: "I am pre-
pared to stake my right to medical di plo-
ma which hangs in my study, upon the
statement that there is not well-inform-
ed physician in town but could, if applied
to, gives medical outfit for a park trip
that would cover all possible needs and
not have drop of alcohol in the chest
The Billings Gazette says lumber is be-
ing hauled to the freight depot for the
purpose of building an addition to the
Northern Pacific warehouse, about 25 feet
on the west and 35 on the eas side, the
width being the same as the main build
ing. This addition is much needed on ac-
count of the increased amount of freight
being received here, ana will greatly facil-
itate the handling of freight.
The Helena Independent observes that
Senator Beck of Kentucky is on his way
out to Montana and Wyoming In the
Powder river valley he has son who,
with indomitable perseverance worthy of a
chip off the old block, is subduing the
wilderness and making it fruitful as the
blue grass region. The senator visits him
every year, enjoys himself and encourages
his sons efforts.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
The Treaeherous Elevator.

NEW YORK, August 1S.-The elevator
in Seidenbergers, on Mercer street, fell
this morning from the third floor to the
basement, with a load of eighteen women
and girls. The safety catches on the ele-
vator failed to work, and when the con-
veyance crashed into the basement the
occupants had nearly all tainted, and were
piled on each other in fearful confusion.
Mrs. Jane Lynch, aged SO years, was
crushed to death The elevator boy,
O'Neill, had his back broken and will die
A dozen others were injured, but none
fatally.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
Live Stock and Wool.

CHICAGO, August &c Cattle-Receipts,
5000; strong and shade higher; shipping
steers, 3.00@5.00; stockers and feeders,
1.75@3.25; Texas cattle, 2.o0@3.4o; Wy
oming, 3.05@3.25.
Sheep-Receipts, 1900; steady, native
muttons, $3.00@4.30; stockers, $310@3.75;
Texas, s275@3-65.
BosToN, August 19.-Wool in active
demand, prices unchanged.
PHILADELPHIA, August 19-Low and
medium wool in improved demand;
fine feeces quiet; Ohio, Pennsylvania and
West Virginia Xxx and above, 32@35c;
=, 3s@33c; medium, 371a@3s1sc; coarse,
3Tn3Sc.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
The philipsburg Bonanzas.

PHILIpsBURG, August 14.-The mines
are running along as usual. The Granite
Mountain is producing its ordinary quota
Of the precious metal. There is but little
variation in the output of this wonderful
property. It ranges in the neighborhood
of $50, 900 per week. The Bi-Metallic
company has about completed their new
hoist, which will be started up immediate
ly, the machinery having been placed in
position and is now Id running order.
Some action will be taken in the direction
of procuring or building mill, as It is o
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
Land for Settlers.

HELENA, August 23.-Horatio A. How
ell, receiver of the United States land
Office at Helena, gives the following
notice for publication: "The following
township plat having been filed in this of
fee, to-wit, fractional township IS north,
of range 8 west, notice is hereby given
that we shall receive filings or entries of
land in said township ON and after Sep
tember 19, 1887" The land just survey
ed is in what is called Sullivan's valley,
Lewis and Clarke county, lying between
the Dearborn river and ST. Peters mis-
sion.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
Notes on the Way.

Appended is an extract from letter re-
ceived from Mr. Fl. A. Fry who left here
last month for his home in Virginia.
aYoa may like to know something about
the progress Of the Manitoba railroad. I
arrived from Benton at Gaipin. a steam
boat landing on the Missouri river eight
miles from this landing. Ireached the
great Manitoba on the same day. In the
evening hailed for the first time Mani
toha train. thought this was a grand
sight. stopped over at the Forty-second
siding until Monday morning, when took
the train for Minot. This siding is about
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
DakOta'S College.

Dakota seems to be pushing along the
development of her agricultural college at
Brookings with eommendable zeal The
brick work on the main building is al
ready completed and paid for. The land
is also paid for, and the contract is let for
300 tons of coal. 4 contract has also been
taken to put up the necessary farm build
ings, and the farm live stock has been pur-
chased. The president will go east to
purchase tools and machinery for the work
shops and supplies for the department of
domestic economy. He will also engage
the services Of an assistant professor of
chemistry. Paul Farmer.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24

twenty-five miles from Milk river where
the road crosses. Tracklaying is progress
ing nicely at the rate of five miles per
day. E cry siding between Buford and
the end Of the track is filled with loaded
trains of construction material. Two large
trains of material move to the front daily.
Abe road form Minot to the end of the
track present very busy spectacle.
Trains move rapidly and in rapid success
sion throughout the day and all night. 1t
is 6 atifying to behold the fine country
west of Minot to the end of the track"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
4 Case of Stock Watering.

"Do you call that whiskys- the Gus
toner asked as he threw a dime on the
bar, after draining his glass.
81 do,'' answered the bartender as he
tipped the silver piece behind him.
"Fhen all I've got to say" said the Gus
toner as he wiped his mouth and pre-
pared to walk out, tall I've got to say is
that if Jay Gould watered his stock like
that he would be worth fifteen million
more money than he is to-day Boston
Tourisr
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
A Sad Bereavement.

Sun RIVER, August 23.-[special to
the Tribunel-Joseph R. Clary, two
years of age and youngest child of
Thomas Clary of this village, was
accidentally drowned in the irrigat-
ing ditch near his parents home to-day
at about II d. m. As soon as he was
missed a vigorous search was made, and
the body found in the ditch by r. s. Ford,
near his house, which is about 25G yards
from Mr.. Clary's home. The child was
bright, promising boy, and the parents have
the sympathy of the whole community in
their sad bereavement. The funeral will
take place from their home at 3 o'clock
this afternoon.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
FIENDISH MALICE.
Telegraph Wires Cut Near Butte
Persons Near Great Falls
Suspected of Like
Conduct.

BUTTE, August 2f.ISpecial to the Tri
hume The wires of the Rocky Mountain
Telegraph Company We're cut at nine
O'Clock Thursday night. At that hour {
special report to the Hiaer from Helena
was coming over the wires, and it broke
off short in the middle. Next morning a
9o'clock, general manager Cairns and tw.
telegraph repairers with some copper wire
went down the line and about mile and
half south of Stuart, they found the line
had been cut and $50 yards of wire stolen
and carried away.
REPEATED oUTRAGEs.
This is not the first outrage of the kind
that has been perpetrated on the company
since it opened its circuit in Montana
There has been wire cutting between Fort
Shaw and Great Falls, and between Great
Falls and Benton, between Benton and
Assinaboine, and between Assinakoine and
been deliberate cut. 1t is easy to tell a
cut from break.
The abstraction of the wire is a curious
one since it is only used by the telephone
company and the Rocky Mountain Tele-
graph Company, and its use by any one
else would Immediately lead to detec-
tion.
A REWARD OFFERED.
4 reward of $500 has been offered for
the arrest and conviction of any party or
parties guilty of the offense. 1t certainly
is the individual interest of every citizen
of Montana to aid in ferreting out these
dastardly acts Ii combinations are
formed to drive out this company, the
sooner it is known the better. In the
present state of feeling on the part of the
Rocky Mountain Telegraph Company it
would go hard with the offenders if
caught and the safety of the offender
might be imperiled. General Manager
Cairns says: Il have got a pretty good
IDEA who the guilty party is or can get a
cIew to him" He intends to keep on
the trail until he runs the game to cover.
Detectives OF the company sent out to
look after the wire cutting have two or
three cases under consideration that may
lead to the apprehension and conviction
OF several persons who have been employ
ed for that purpose by interested parties.
WHO Is HE?
A gentleman in close proximity to the
city of Great Falls could give important
information regarding several cuts in that
vicinity but is afraid that vengeance might
be wreaked upon him if he appeared
against them. However sufficient evidence
is now in the hands of the detectives to
place certain parties in durance vile if
their criminal acts are continued.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
Five Hundred Dollars Reward!

The Rocky Mountain Telegraph Com
pany will pay fve hundred dollars reward
for information that will lead to the de-
lection, arrest and conviction of parties
cutting their wires or otherwise interfer-
ing or destroying their property.
w. M. CAIRNS, General Manager.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
George Assailed.

NEW York, August 22.-There was a
large meeting of Socialists at Cooper
Union this evening, called to denounce the
action Of Henry George. Speeches we're
made and resolutions were adopted de-
nouncing George, his platform and his
following. Every mention of his name was
assailed by hisses and jeers. A red hag
was carried into the hall and waved from
the platform.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
A Mighty Smart Horse.

A Tuscarora man started to Elko in his
own rig the other day. While driving in
the hot sun he fell asleep. When awoke
again he found himself six miles nearer
Tuscarora and still going. The horse had
turned round while his master was enjoy
ing nap, and was making good time on
the back track. Iuscarora Time Repieac
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
Sabbath School Convention.

DEER LoDeE, August 23.-The Terri
torial Sabbath School Convention began
here to-day. Free entertainment has
been provided for all the delegates. The
committee on entertainment comprises
Messrs. Meyers, Greeneveld, Howard and
Mcmillan. Every Sabbath school in the
territory was invited to send represen-
tative.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24
The haroons Victorious.

4 HELENA, August 22.-The Helena la
rooms best the Fort Shaw nine yesterday
by score of 10 to I.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24

For Sale.
a good bnsiness-rooIn on Central
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-24

The horses went off to an even scoring.
At the quarter post Almonette took the
lead, S S close behind ane Disturbance oc-
cupying similar position in third place.
This was the order all the way around, the
finish being but little different from that
OF the fourth heat. Time, 1861.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-03

will be spent by the National and
State committees to encourage repub-
lican papers. We rather suspect that
the springing up of so many white
republican papers just now is more an
indication of newspaper money hun
tiers than a change in the politics of
the white people.
The colored editors of North Caro-
lima want to see the Republican party
succeed, because we are republicans.
We want to sec no white man 5 repub-
lican party, and we are going to be
respected by the leaders, or we will
shands off " Now, let us have re-
publican papers in every county, but
let us not forget and neglect 1.-The
old for the new"
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-03
TEN DOLLARS

will be given the person sending the
next largest sum (not less than $50.